What are some evidentiary rulings reviewed for abuse of discretion?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Jenifer P. v. Superior Court of Contra Costa Cnty., A133879 (Cal. App. 2012):

Mother challenges several evidentiary rulings as infringements on her due process right cross-examine witnesses. All of the rulings were well within the court's discretion. (See People v. Rodriguez (1999) 20 Cal.4th 1, 9-10 [evidentiary rulings reviewed for abuse of discretion].)

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